Gardening

Have you tried the thumb hack? A grass expert said you can use your thumb to measure your grass to see if it's long enough to withstand winter conditions

Homeowners urged to try this thumb hack to ensure lawns will survive winter

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

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Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without my permission?

Here are eight ways you can flood-proof your garden this autumn, according to outdoor experts

Here are eight ways you can flood-proof your garden this autumn, according to outdoor experts

Homeowners urged to flood-proof their gardens this autumn - here's how

A garden shed can be a great form of additional storage but not everything is safe to be left in there during the colder months

A garden shed can be a great form of additional storage but not everything is safe to be left in there during the colder months

Garden experts share 6 things you shouldn't store in your shed this winter

These eight garden pests, including foxes and moles, can cause £1000s worth of damage to your property

These eight garden pests, including foxes and moles, can cause £1000s worth of damage to your property

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8 garden pests that can cause £1000s in damages to property and how to prevent them

A pest control expert has shared five of the pests you should look out for during autumn and winter

A pest control expert has shared five of the pests you should look out for during autumn and winter

Expert warns homeowners to look out for these 5 pests during colder months

Patchy grass can be avoided with these easy tips

Patchy grass can be avoided with these easy tips

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Garden expert shares 2 ways you can avoid patchy grass and help your lawn grow

Homeowners are being urged to try the 5p test if they want to keep rats and mice away

Homeowners are being urged to try the 5p test if they want to keep rats and mice away

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Homeowners are being urged to try this 5p test to keep rats and mice away

You can make your grass greener and stronger by using seaweed during the winter

You can make your grass greener and stronger by using seaweed during the winter

Garden expert shares how seaweed can help your grass grow greener and stronger

Spiders can be found in gardens across the UK but these tips could help you keep them away

Spiders can be found in gardens across the UK but these tips could help you keep them away

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Experts reveal 6 tips to help you keep spiders away from your garden

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

5 areas of your home that are most vulnerable to pest infestations

Brits are being urged to help hedgehogs out this autumn and winter

Brits are being urged to help hedgehogs out this autumn and winter

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Homeowners with gardens urged to create hedgehog havens for the colder months

It's best to stop mowing your lawn during the next month or so.

It's best to stop mowing your lawn during the next month or so.

When should you stop mowing your lawn? Expert tips on winter preparation

A lawn expert has shared a simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever and quickly so it never bothers you again.

A lawn expert has shared a simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever and quickly so it never bothers you again.

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Expert shares genius simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever

Have you visited RHS Garden Bridgewater?

Have you visited RHS Garden Bridgewater?

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Why this garden 20 minutes from Bolton is among the UK's most beautiful

Hot tubs and electric lawnmowers can add a lot to a person's energy bills

Hot tubs and electric lawnmowers can add a lot to a person's energy bills

Garden 'energy guzzlers' that could add £11m a week to energy bills for Brits

Homeowners can help bumblebees by doing these five things in their garden

Homeowners can help bumblebees by doing these five things in their garden

Garden expert shares 5 ways you can encourage bumblebees to enter your garden

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

Not a feline fan? How to keep cats away from your garden without hurting them

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

Cats can make their way into our gardens but there are some ways you can keep them away

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Not a feline fan? How to keep cats away from your garden without hurting them

Bob, 89, had been visiting his plot at Osborne Walk every day until he faced health issues last year

Bob, 89, had been visiting his plot at Osborne Walk every day until he faced health issues last year

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Pensioner ‘heartbroken’ after receiving allotment eviction notice

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

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Expert shares budget-friendly 52p hack that keeps rats away from your garden

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away

Tom Cook, houseplant buyer at British Garden Centres, shares his top picks for fuss-free plant parenting.

Tom Cook, houseplant buyer at British Garden Centres, shares his top picks for fuss-free plant parenting.

7 of the most stunning houseplants that are almost impossible to kill

Mother Nature works in wonderful ways

Mother Nature works in wonderful ways

Struggling at night? Here are the 5 houseplants that will help you sleep

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

8 ways you can keep slugs off your plants without harming them

There are a few steps people can take to keep a lawn looking pristine in the summer

There are a few steps people can take to keep a lawn looking pristine in the summer

Gardening expert shares 4 tips to keep your lawn looking pristine in summer

Ivy cascading down a house, fence or wall is a pretty sight for any onlooker but it's something more of a nightmare for a homeowner.

Ivy cascading down a house, fence or wall is a pretty sight for any onlooker but it's something more of a nightmare for a homeowner.

'Danger in disguise': Warning issued over common plant causing property damage

One of the most common mistakes that causes houseplants to die is placing them in the wrong levels of sunlight.

One of the most common mistakes that causes houseplants to die is placing them in the wrong levels of sunlight.

If you keep killing your houseplants, you might be making this common mistake

Does your local council collect your garden waste? What to do if you don't have a bin

Does your local council collect your garden waste? What to do if you don't have a bin

Can I fly-tip garden waste? Find out if it's illegal and the rules to know

Have you tried getting rid of weeds with washing-up liquid and vinegar?

Have you tried getting rid of weeds with washing-up liquid and vinegar?

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Struggling to get rid of weeds? Try this 80p hack to banish stubborn growths

Japanese Knotweed and the other criminal plants that could land you with a £30,000 this summer

Japanese Knotweed and the other criminal plants that could land you with a £30,000 this summer

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These are the 9 illegal plants that could land you with a £30,000 fine

Have you had any issues getting your neighbour to replace a broken fence?

Have you had any issues getting your neighbour to replace a broken fence?

Does my neighbour have to fix their fence? Find out when it's your responsibility

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

See 5 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

Do you have any of these plants in your garden? They could be harmful to children

Do you have any of these plants in your garden? They could be harmful to children

7 common poisonous plants to keep away from children - why are they not safe?

These are the rules if you want to cut overhanging branches from your neighbour's tree

These are the rules if you want to cut overhanging branches from your neighbour's tree

Can my neighbour cut my tree? Find out when they need permission from you

Moss on a garden patio can be a dangerous hazard when it becomes wet

Moss on a garden patio can be a dangerous hazard when it becomes wet

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How to get rid of garden patio moss using 35p kitchen cupboard staple

If you've got birds in the garden and going through your crops, try planting white flowers to deter them

If you've got birds in the garden and going through your crops, try planting white flowers to deter them

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Planting flowers of this one 'danger' colour will keep birds away from your garden

New village gardening club opens for all abilities

Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Breaking little-known bin rule could see you fined £80

Encouraging birds, frogs, and certain types of insects into your garden can get rid of ants - this is why

Encouraging birds, frogs, and certain types of insects into your garden can get rid of ants - this is why

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This is how you can get rid of ants from your garden and how to prevent swarms

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace

Cultural attractions

Garden lovers to vote for their favourite - garden

There are a few useful tips, such as mulching your borders, for gardeners to keep in mind in early spring

There are a few useful tips, such as mulching your borders, for gardeners to keep in mind in early spring

5 things you should be doing to make the most of your garden during spring

Do you have issues with cats creating mess in your garden? This is how you can safely prevent them from coming in

Do you have issues with cats creating mess in your garden? This is how you can safely prevent them from coming in

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How to deter cats from your garden? Top tips to keep them away (without any harm)

Jack Stocks, the King's senior garden, has worked in the Royal gardens at Highgrove for more than 20 years.

Jack Stocks, the King's senior garden, has worked in the Royal gardens at Highgrove for more than 20 years.

King Charles's gardener shares how to get your garden ready for Spring

A gardening expert has shared how homeowners can use things like vinegar and boiling water to get rid of weeds permanently

A gardening expert has shared how homeowners can use things like vinegar and boiling water to get rid of weeds permanently

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Garden expert shares 6 tips for getting rid of weeds permanently

The group of people who attended the open day

The group of people who attended the open day

New community garden offering mental health support opens

Hilda Mellor has a sunflower which has grown 7 flowers

Hilda Mellor has a sunflower which has grown 7 flowers

Sunflower turns a few heads after it sprouts multiple blooms

Great Mitton Hall

Great Mitton Hall

Historic hall opening gardens this weekend for charity fundraiser

Pets need to be buried three feet deep within light soil

Pets need to be buried three feet deep within light soil

The surprising pet garden law that could see Brits hit with a £5k fine

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

Warning over deadly plant fatal to pets and humans found in gardens

Whether you're looking to spruce up your planting and hedgerows, or perhaps install a patio or revamp your conservatory, here's the best local businesses to get you started.

Whether you're looking to spruce up your planting and hedgerows, or perhaps install a patio or revamp your conservatory, here's the best local businesses to get you started.

Revamp your home for summer: Bolton's home and garden businesses

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

The Hemlock plant can be fatal if eaten (Getty)

The Hemlock plant can be fatal if eaten (Getty)

Brits warned about 'beautiful' deadly plant found in gardens and fatal to humans

Helping animals get access to water can boost their survival chances in dry weather

Helping animals get access to water can boost their survival chances in dry weather

Every household recommended to leave out one item in their garden this summer